Throughout the course
of history, sex and power, have often been associated with each other,
however, few would equate the sex act as being a significant part of the
religious experience other than for the "miracle" of birth.
However, in ancient China, the universe was thought to be a living organism
consisting of the duality of negative and positive energy (yin and yang)
in which all life was dependent. In order to function harmoniously with
the cosmos, mankind developed strict laws regarding planetary alignment,
seasonal changes, geography, the location of ones home and furnishings
(feng shui), herbal remedies, laws concerning health, longevity and stamina
and perhaps most important, sexual intercousrse.

Like the universe,
intercourse was viewed as a microcosm representing the union of the powerful
male and female forces of cosmic and natural energy namely yin and yang.
Yang = masculine,
Yin = feminine.

In complying with
the strict rules regarding sexual practice, the sex act was considered
preventative and energetic medicine assisting with longevity, stamina,
immune enhancement as well as a positive influence to a host of physical,
emotional and spiritual factors.

In ancient China,
sexual practice was learned from the Emperor who served as a role model
for virtually all males. Even though the Emperor was in a class by himself
concerning the sheer numbers of females at his command, the average Chinese
gentlemen living in ancient Dynasty's fashioned himself after "The
Heavenly One" as the Emperor was referred to.

A balanced ancient
Chinese male would often have intercourse with nine females at the same
time. He would make sure all achieved orgasm. He would control his ejaculation
and would only do so for the express purpose of impregnation. He would
engage in oral sex but seldom have it performed. He would encourage lesbianism
but reject male homosexualism. He would encourage female self stimulation
but avoid personal self stimulation. On the wedding night, the male would
present to his bride a scroll depicting the nine primary sexual positions,
however 30 positions were commonly practiced with many involving more
than one female partner. Taoism dictates that "man is born to lie
facing downwards and woman on her back". This belief was from the
observation of how humans drown, men generally face downward and women
face up. This basic positioning referred to in the west as the "missionary
position" has a history long before European missionaries taught
(and demonstrated) the "right way" to make love.

In ancient sexual
practices, foreplay absolutely played one of the most significant aspects
of the love act since it helped to achieve female orgasm with the least
number of penile strokes performed in thrusts of nine in order to avoid
ejaculation in an effort to preserve the males stamina.

Male on female oral
sex was strongly advocated as it was the belief the vaginal secretions
would strengthen the Yang (male) essence. Sucking of the breasts likewise
accomplished the same thing. Female on male oral sex was permitted but
never to the point of ejaculation. This would weaken the males essential
"ching chi" or sexual energy which according to the Chinese
is stored in the Kidney meridian.

It was the sacred
obligation of the ancient Chinese husband to provide a regular sex life
for his wives and concubines. In the Li-Chi one of the earliest texts
of love it states that until a concubine reaches 50, the husband shall
have intercourse with her once every five days.. Bear in mind the usual
ancient Chinese male may have had three or four wives and five or more
concubines. This was an incredible obligation. The husband was allowed
to retire from his sexual obligations when he reached the age of 60. An
historic document known as the "Po hu t'ung" written in 79 A.D.
states that at age 70 the male shall start having sexual activity again.

Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan
and Taoism all were careful in teaching the male sexual techniques designed
to avoid ejaculation with the exception of the intent of producing a child.
Intercourse was interrupted as soon as the female experienced orgasm but
before the male ejaculated. In the case of multiple sex partners at the
same time, the male would go on to satisfy each of the females exercising
extreme self control through Qi Gong breathing exercises and a technique
known in China as "huan ching". By pressing on the "ping
-I" point, between the scrotum and anus (GV 1) it was believed the
sperm would avoid passing into the penis. The aborted semen would then
according to belief, rise by way of the "Kundalini" through
the spinal tracts of the Ida and Pingala and into the brain where it would
rejuvenate the entire body especially the neurological and Ching Lo Mai
(meridian system).

Throughout the course
of study of Chinese Medicine, there are numerous references to pre-mature
ejaculation and the treatments for it. According to the Chinese physician,
this was a major problem. Besides general acupuncture treatment, their
are a host of medicinal Chinese herbs which have a great effect in both
gaining and maintaining erection as well as effecting pre-mature ejaculation.
They are as popular today as in ancient China and readily available.

Concubines were literally
sex toys to the Chinese male, however a wife even though they may be multiple,
were thought of in an entirely different way. Prior to marriage, women
were very closely guarded as to protect their virginity which was sacred.
Penetration of the hymen to induce bleeding was a major part of the marriage
ceremony which was usually witnessed by numerous female family members.
If no blood was produced on the wedding night, the bride was most often
returned to the family, or at worst, turned into a concubine.

The male sexual energy
and organ itself is in direct relationship with the ears, firmness in
the auricular tissue is a sign of sexual prowess. The overall energetic
relationship to the male sexuality is through the Kidney meridian. Therefore,
a healthy balanced Kidney meridian is essential in sexual energy as are
Chinese Herbal formulae's which effect the Kidneys.

The Royal Physician
was constantly challenged to provide the maximum sexual energetics to
the Emperor who for all intent and purpose was literally regarded as a
diety to his subjects and to all around him. The Imperial Harem consisted
in ancient times of one Empress, three first ladies (consorts), nine wives,
27 concubines and 81 nymphs (assistant young concubines). This was a total
of 121 women in the harem. It was the duties of eunuchs (castrated males)
to observe and record all sexual events and to summon the right female
to the Emperor at the proper time.

The Emperor's sexual
duty was to absorb the Yin (female) essence from the orgasmic fluid of
the 81 nymphs and 27 concubines in order that the Yang (male) essence
would be strengthened. This was in order to impregnate one or more of
his nine wives but most importantly the Empress. In a very methodical
and planned schedule overseen by the Royal Physician, the Emperor would
receive his concubines and nymphs on 13 consecutive nights in groups of
nine. Following this the three first ladies (consorts) spent two nights
with the Emperor one night before and one following the one night spent
with the Empress.

The 108 total concubines
and nymphs provided the Emperor with Yin energy which was received through
the penis as long as the Emperor did not ejaculate. This was referred
to as "Drinking from the Jade Fountain". The Yin strengthened
the Yang. By the time the Emperor was scheduled to be with the nine wives,
three consorts and the Empress, whom impregnation was desirable, the Court
Astrologer and Royal Physician, would advise the Emperor at what hour
the ideal time would be to ejaculate in order to produce a male child.
The whole matter was a very orchestrated event. And you thought being
the Emperor was all fun!!!!!!!!

Obviously times have
changed in China and the matters discussed here are of only historical
significance, However, the most interesting of all of this is to this
day, the common person goes to great lengths to produce a male child which
are desirable in Chinese society. Every year, thousands of female babies
are literally abandoned in alleys or killed due to the fact the Chinese
government has mandated that a couple may only have one child. All of
that just to pass on a family name. Incidentally the Emperor was very
successful at producing male offspring with this procedure according to
history. I only wonder how many females were born which were never counted.
Guess we'll never know.